Parenting class offered

First Posted: 2/5/2015

The Incredible Years Parenting Class will be offered beginning Feb. 26 at the Putnam County Educational Service Center.

The class will meet every Thursday for 10 weeks from 6 to 8 p.m.

Parents, grandparents, guardians and caregivers of children ages birth to 8 will learn to help children control and express their emotions, use problem-solving skills, communicate better, gain friendship skills and cope with peers. Parents will learn how to motivate children, use praise, incentives and rewards and use time-out and other positive discipline.

Registration is required by Feb. 24 for the free program. Call 419-523-5951, ext. 3023 to register. Space is limited.